Neeko DeVinchi
E*POWAH Elite World Champion
This question has been asked way too often. So I'm starting this thread to DELIBERATELY challenge brands who feel obliged to only offer complete builds for emtbs, knowing that a vast majority of riders are buying entry level emtbs options within a given model and upgrading them to a specification where they're satisfied with the build. Which somewhat proves that their is a market for emtb framesets.
Take this Nukeproof Megawatt frameset which those who use ebay.uk may have spotted being sold by ebay seller:Tri-sport_resort (which is basically Wiggle, Wolverhampton).
This frameset (without the motor battery, shock, system etc) on average has sold for £300-£500 between November 2023 - January 2024.
Say what you will about the reason why this frameset became available. But it cannot be denied that when the opportunity presented itself, people bought the frame.
And even I decided to pick one up.
And sourced the necessary components and system to complete the build.
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The EP801 was sourced fairly easily and I note that others have followed the exact same route as myself WITHOUT COLABORATING WITH ONE ANOTHER.
Clearly demonstrating that their is a market for those who ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY.
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£2679.56 to build from a frame only, using a combination of existing parts and some brand new. Whether you consider the price good value or expensive, is dependent on how you look at ebike ownership overall.
Although on a personal note, I don't typically stumble on many XXL frame sizes often in any of my local bike shops.
But like I said, I think the question needs to be asked AGAIN for the mainstream industry brands to FINALLY consider. I.e.
WHERE ARE THE FRAMESET EMTB OPTIONS?
Gone are the days where the fabled arguments of 'geometry' & 'quality' could be used to sway opinions from frameset offerings from the east.
Because I'm sure many of you recognise that quite a few brands have their frames manufactured in the east.
Some of whom, even sharing the same manufacturering facilities. And these frames are quickly proving themselves as being just as capable in terms of durability and quality.
But I digress. The mainstream brands CANNOT AFFORD to overlook brands who do offer emtb frameset options. Otherwise,
They'll quickly find themselves competing and contending with brands from the East which they wouldn't have saw coming. And some of these brands are using motor systems like Shimano, Brose, Yamaha, TQ, Bosch etc.
Food for thought!!
Their is a market for emtb framesets.
And data exists PUBLICLY online spanning 5 years. Even on this same forum.
Enough is enough!!
If a brand can offer regular bike framesets (alloy or carbon), then that same brand doesn't have an excuse to NOT offer emtb framesets in 2024.
And I predict that this question WONT be so easy for these brands to ignore for this year.
Take this Nukeproof Megawatt frameset which those who use ebay.uk may have spotted being sold by ebay seller:Tri-sport_resort (which is basically Wiggle, Wolverhampton).
This frameset (without the motor battery, shock, system etc) on average has sold for £300-£500 between November 2023 - January 2024.
Say what you will about the reason why this frameset became available. But it cannot be denied that when the opportunity presented itself, people bought the frame.
And even I decided to pick one up.
And sourced the necessary components and system to complete the build.
View attachment 131622
The EP801 was sourced fairly easily and I note that others have followed the exact same route as myself WITHOUT COLABORATING WITH ONE ANOTHER.
Clearly demonstrating that their is a market for those who ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY.
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£2679.56 to build from a frame only, using a combination of existing parts and some brand new. Whether you consider the price good value or expensive, is dependent on how you look at ebike ownership overall.
Although on a personal note, I don't typically stumble on many XXL frame sizes often in any of my local bike shops.
But like I said, I think the question needs to be asked AGAIN for the mainstream industry brands to FINALLY consider. I.e.
WHERE ARE THE FRAMESET EMTB OPTIONS?
Gone are the days where the fabled arguments of 'geometry' & 'quality' could be used to sway opinions from frameset offerings from the east.
Because I'm sure many of you recognise that quite a few brands have their frames manufactured in the east.
Some of whom, even sharing the same manufacturering facilities. And these frames are quickly proving themselves as being just as capable in terms of durability and quality.
But I digress. The mainstream brands CANNOT AFFORD to overlook brands who do offer emtb frameset options. Otherwise,
They'll quickly find themselves competing and contending with brands from the East which they wouldn't have saw coming. And some of these brands are using motor systems like Shimano, Brose, Yamaha, TQ, Bosch etc.
Food for thought!!
Their is a market for emtb framesets.
And data exists PUBLICLY online spanning 5 years. Even on this same forum.
Enough is enough!!
If a brand can offer regular bike framesets (alloy or carbon), then that same brand doesn't have an excuse to NOT offer emtb framesets in 2024.
And I predict that this question WONT be so easy for these brands to ignore for this year.
